Grammar fix
safe environment
secure place
A place or situation where people are protected from danger, harm, or risk.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Children need a safe environment to grow and learn.
In my opinion, schools should provide a safe environment where students can express their ideas without fear.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: in a safety environment
Say: in a safe environment
'Safe' (adjective) modifies environment; 'safety' is the noun (a safety measure).
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Surroundings free from danger and risk' is wordy; 'a safe environment' is the set phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a safe environment
- a safe environment
- create a safe environment
- a safe and secure environment
- a safe space